Ngā Oha

Grants to support ngā uri ō Tuperiri from ECE to Tertiary

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Kei ngā uri ō Tuperiri, koutou e eke nei ki ngā taumata tiketike i te ao mātauranga, i te ao hauora, i te ao Māori tēnā rā koutou katoa.

Ko te tūāpapa ō Ngā Oha ko te mahi ngātahi me ō tātou uri maha, kia eke ai rātou ki ngā taumata tiketike i te ao e whai nei rātou. Ko te wawata nui, ā tōna wā, ka hoki mai ō tātou uri ki te whāngai i te mātauranga, ā haere nei te wā.

The foundations of ‘Ngā Oha’ is to work alongside our uri across the world, supporting them to reach excellence in whatever path they choose to follow.

Our hope is that, when the time comes, our uri will return to their communities to share their skills with our whānau.

Ngā Oha Mātauranga - Education Grants

2026 Applications open now

Ngā Oha Mātauranga - Education grants

Supporting whānau aspirations for higher learning, trades training, and educational success. Ngā Oha Mātauranga is now open!

 

Apply here - Oha Hub

FAQ

  • We would like to support our whānau in ECE, Primary, and Secondary with your education journeys at the start of the year to ensure that you are well-equipped at the beginning of the school year.

    Ngā Oha ECE, Primary, and Secondary closes 24 April.

    Ngā Oha Tertiary closes 6 November.

  • If you are a registered hapū member of Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei in an education institution from ECE to Tertiary level, you are eligible for an Oha Mātauranga.

    Grants are available for all registered hapū members across the world and are paid in New Zealand Dollars (NZD).

  • Payments will be made monthly. This generally occurs at the end of the month. We don't have fixed dates. Completed applications submitted during the open and close dates will be paid on the corresponding payment month. Any applications that have incorrect documents will be followed up and paid in the next payment round.

    *A complete application is an application that satisfies all stipulated eligibility.

    *Please note, only complete applications (applications with all required documents) will be paid.

    Unfortunately, we will not be able to accept your application if you apply after the close date.

  • Required Documents:

    We require the following documents for the listed Oha Mātauranga:

    • ·        ECE / Kohanga Reo: A letter of enrolment confirming part-time or full-time status.Do not apply for this if you are using the Tūāriki Co-investment.
    • Certificate Level 1-6 (Tertiary): A letter of enrolment that confirms that you are enrolled, the length of the course and whether you are part-time or full-time.
    • Bachelor’s Degree – PhD (Tertiary): A document that shows all papers you are enrolled in for the year. This document must outline the weight or points of each paper. The general weight of a paper is 0.125 and the points are 15.00.

    All documents are requested when you complete your application. Please ensure you attach the correct documents to proceed.

  • Kāhore – However, you are more than welcome to opt out of Tūāriki to receive the Oha Mātauranga.

    • ECE - Secondary students will receive $300. If you are enrolled at an approved Māori Medium school, you will receive an extra $100.
    • Tertiary values are dependent on the level of study. Please see the values table here. 

Tūāriki

Tūāriki

Tūāriki is a co-investment opportunity for whānau with pēpi to ensure every pēpi is supported into Māori medium ECE to strengthen Tuakiritanga and Reo.

 

Apply here - Oha Hub

FAQ

  • Applications for Tūāriki are open now and close 6 December 2026.

    • You must maintain 80% attendance. 
    • You must not have received and Oha Mātauranga grant for the same year.

  • You do not need to submit any documents. Our Oha team will contact your Centre directly to confirm enrolment and arrange invoice payments. 

  • The co-investment models differ dependent on the age of pēpi and the total hours enrolled. An example of how the co-investment model works is below.

    Pēpi Under 2 Years

    If a child attends for 20 hours, NWO would fund 15 hours, the whānau would fund 5 hours.

    If a child attends for 30 hours, NWO would fund 22.5 hours, the whānau would fund 7.5 hours.

    If a child attends for 40 hours, NWO would fund 30 hours, the whānau would fund 10 hours.

    If a child attends for 50 hours, NWO would fund 37.5 hours, the whānau would fund 12.5 hours.

    Pēpi Over 3 Years

    If a child attends for 20 hours, the child would be entitled to 20 hours ECE from the Ministry of Education.

    If a child attends for 30 hours, NWO would fund 5 hours, the whānau would fund 5 hours.

    If a child attends for 40 hours, NWO would fund 10 hours, the whānau would fund 10 hours.

    If a child attends for 50 hours, NWO would fund 15 hours, the whānau would fund 15 hours.

Ngā Oha Hauora - Sports Subsidy

Ngā Oha Hauora - Sports Subsidy

The purpose of our Ngā Oha Hauora is to promote active lifestyles and ensure cost is not a barrier to physical wellbeing

Apply here - Oha Hub

FAQ

  • Ngā Oha Hauora – Sports Subsidies are open for most of the year, to ensure whānau can maximise these opportunities all year round.

    Whānau can apply up to two times a year for Ngā Oha Hauora – Sports Grant as long as the total costs don’t exceed the maximum subsidy of $500 for National Reps and $1000 for International representatives.

    Ngā Oha Hauora is open now and closes 6 November 2026.

    • Selected as a New Zealand National or International sporting representative. 
    • Event must take place in he same calendar year that you submit your application. 
    • One funded application per calendar year.

  • We require the following documents for Ngā Oha Hauora:

    • Confirmation of national or international selection
    • Bank verification

  • Ngā Oha Hauora Values:

    1. For national reps you are eligible for $500
    2. For international reps you are eligible for $1,000

Ngā Oha Hauora - Swimming Subsidies

Ngā Oha Hauora - Swimming Subsidy

Our Ngā Oha Hauora - Swimming Subsidy aims to support our uri become confident swimmers as well as help uri feel more comfortable around the water. 

 

Apply here - Oha Hub

FAQ

  • Applications for Ngā Oha Hauora – Swimming Subsidies are now open and will close on 6 November 2026.

  • To be eligible to receive a Oha Hauora - Swimming Subsidy, you must:

    • Be a registered member of Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei. 
    • Enrolled in a swimming lessons
    • Recipient be aged between 0-18 years.
    • Only available for whānau living in New Zealand.

  • Payments will be made monthly. This generally occurs at the end of the month. We don't have fixed dates. Completed applications submitted during the open and close dates will be paid on the corresponding payment month. Any applications that have incorrect documents will be followed up and paid in the next payment round.

    *A complete application is an application that satisfies all stipulated eligibility.

    *Please note, only complete applications (applications with all required documents) will be paid.

    Unfortunately we will not be able to accept your application if you apply after the close date.

  • There are 2 ways we can process your Oha Wai.

    1. Pay fees directly to provider - We will need a copy of your fees invoice. Please attach this to your application. We will pay the Oha directly to the provider.
    2. Reimbursement for fees paid - We will need a copy of your receipt to verify payment has been made and a copy of your bank account verification. Please submit this in your application. 

  • Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei will pay up to $300 a year for your Ngā Oha Hauora – Swimming Subsidies. You can apply a maximum of 2 times per calendar year to the total value of $300. 

Ngā Oha Ako - Tutoring Subsidy

Ngā Oha Ako - Tutoring Subsidies

Tutoring subsidies will be offered to whānau who require paid tutelage for literacy and numeracy-specific activities. The purpose is to remove barriers to learning and assist achievement. 

Apply here - Oha Hub

FAQ

  • Ngā Oha Ako aims to support Primary to Secondary students who need support in numeracy and literacy subjects. 

  • Ngā Oha Ako – Tutoring Subsidies are open for most of the year, to ensure whānau can maximise these opportunities all year round.

    Whānau can apply up to two times a year for Ngā Oha Ako – Tutoring Subsidies as long as the total costs don’t exceed the maximum subsidy value of $1000.

    Applications for Ngā Oha Ako are now open and will close 6 November 2026.

  • To be eligible for a Ngā Oha Ako:

    • Recipient must be enrolled from Primary to Secondary.
    • Recipient must only be seeking support for numeracy and literacy subject.
    • Enrolled in a tutoring programme.

  • Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei will pay up to $1000 per calendar year for your Ngā Oha Ako – Tutoring Subsidies. 

    You can apply up to 2 times per calendar year, but the total value must not exceed $1000.

    Please note that payments will be made directly to the tutor/provider.

  • We require the following documents for Ngā Oha Ako:

    • CV (if private tutor) with 2 references attached.
    • Invoice from tutoring provider (incl. payment details)

    All documents are requested when you complete your application. Please ensure you attach the correct documents to proceed.

    Please note that all payments for Ngā Oha Ako will be paid directly to the provider/tutor. 

  • Criteria and Value

    • Recipient must be enrolled from primary to secondary level.
    • Recipient must be a registered hapū member of Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei.
    • Recipient must only be seeking support for numeracy and literacy subjects.
    • NWŌ will pay up to $1000 a year for your Ngā Oha Ako.

    Preferred within Tāmaki (With Locations)

    Kip McGrathStonefield’s  108 Lunn Ave · 09 527 8483
    St Heliers 15 Maskell St · 0210 439 505
    Howick Unit 9a/219 Moore Street 09 534 1619
    Pakuranga 267 Pakuranga Rd · 09 576 9069
    Westgate     11/6 Maki Street 09 831 0272

    Kumon
    Remuera 1a St Vincent Ave · 021 185 9349
    Epsom 10 Gardner Rd · 022 304 2690
    New Lynn 3119 Great N Rd · 021 121 1315
    Papatoetoe 3/376 Great South Rd · 09 250 4763
    Henderson     11/42 Paramount Dr · 021 121 1315

    NumberWorks’nWords Tutoring
    Grey Lynn Unit 7/316 Richmond Rd · 09 360 0816
    Royal Oak 778-784 Manukau Rd · 09 625 8091
    Howick 23 Aviemore Dr · 09 535 1926
    Takapuna 22 Anzac St · 09 489 8388
    Northwest     31 Northside Dr · 09 416 3123

    Out of Tāmaki

    Successful Kids Tutoring
    Hamilton 07846315

    Tutor 2 You
    New  Zealand – Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin
    Australia – Brisbane, Gold Coast and Melbourne

    Kumon
    New Zealand & Australia  0800 458 666

    Kip McGrath
    New Zealand 0800932129

    NumberWorks’nWords Tutoring
    New Zealand 0800386266

    Online Tutoring

    Blake eLearning
    New Zealand 0800 375 327

    Maths Buddy
    New Zealand 0800 299182

    Cluey Learning
    New Zealand 0800 005370

Get in touch!

Contact the team for more info & support!

oha@nwo.iwi.nz